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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.72, 136.04 and 69.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.72, 136.04 and 69.52 is: 95.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.72 : 136.04 = 69.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.72/136.04 = 69.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.72x = 136.04 × 69.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.72x = 9,457.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,457.50/98.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.80

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